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Description
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
This position has responsibility to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Management Division within the Department of Emergency Services to include supervising staff, serving as back-up in the absence of the director, and overseeing/performing emergency management preparedness and response functions for a variety of natural, technological, and man-made threats and hazards in and around the County, and supports recovery and mitigation projects for these threats and hazards.
This position is responsible for the Emergency Management functions as defined in General Statute 166A and Guilford County Code of Ordinance 7.5.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The Emergency Management Division Manager is responsible for maintaining a county-wide Emergency Operations Plan, managing a county-wide Emergency Operations Center, providing on-scene field emergency response to incidents upon request, presenting multi-hazard emergency preparedness training and education, coordinating county-wide mitigation activities, and overseeing disaster recovery operations. This position provides input to the Division Director to develop an operating budget to effectively manage on-going programs and special projects in Emergency Management.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- In coordination with Division Director, supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned staff; manages employee concerns and problems, directs work, counsels, disciplines, and completes employee performance appraisals.
- Oversees daily operations of the Emergency Management Division, develops and recommends division policies and procedures.
- Creates, writes, maintains, trains internal and external staff and exercises emergency plans, policies and procedures.
- Identifies and develops preparedness, training, and exercise grant application opportunities.
- Participates in various committees, work groups, and task forces to represent emergency management objectives.
- Identifies and projects strategic plans and future budgetary needs.
- Formulates and analyzes emergency preparedness and response plans for a wide variety of natural, technological, and man-made threats and hazards that could affect the County, using appropriate threat and risk analysis processes.
- Responds to emergency scenes and serves within the United Command structure.
- Supports partner departments and agencies on disaster recovery and mitigation projects for a wide variety of natural, technological, and man-made threats and hazards that could affect the County.
- Interprets and serves as authority on federal, state, and local regulations regarding a wide variety of natural, technological, and man-made threats and hazards preparedness and response efforts.
- Serves as a liaison to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service and other credible weather information partners to develop and maintain relationships supporting natural/weather phenomenon preparedness, response, and recovery for planned events and unplanned incidents.
- Addresses inquiries posed by the media and the public regarding emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation programs and operations.
- Establishes and oversees the Emergency Operations Center during emergencies, disasters, and planned events, including a determination of local, state, volunteer and/or federal response and support is needed.
- Develops, executes, and evaluates Emergency Management and Emergency Operations Center related training and exercise needs.
- Performs work with regular and predictable attendance consistently meeting the scheduling needs as required by the County.
- Performs work during emergency / disaster situations.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
- Other duties as assigned
RECRUITMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge and application of the five mission areas (prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery) of Emergency Management.
- Knowledge of, and ability to perform, multi-agency coordination.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing. Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to write and review internal and external planning documents.
- Expert knowledge of emergency response activities and the ICS structure.
- Ability to use and administer software such as Microsoft office, WebEOC, Everbridge, or other Emergency Management software.
- Ability to acquire an NCEM or IAEM credential.
- Ability to supervise staff, manage budgets, and direct a division of emergency management coordinators.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree and three years of experience in emergency services including training in hazardous materials, emergency management and incident command.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Emergency Preparedness or related area.
- Progressively responsible experience to include lead and /or supervisory experience.
- Public Safety agency experience in law enforcement, Fire, EMS or 911.
Special Requirements
- Valid North Carolina vehicle operator’s license.
- On-call position and subject to emergency recall. Must live within 5 miles or 10 minutes of the Guilford County line.
Supplemental Information
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
An employee in this position must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. The employee must be able to perform medium work exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 10 pound of force constantly to move objects.
Driving Is Essential
Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver’s license and that the driving record is compatible with the county’s driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County’s vehicle use policy.
Special Note: This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.
Guilford County is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to employees and applicants for employment regardless of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The County is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state and local laws that pertain to employment, and to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination of any kind. If you need an auxiliary aide, make the request forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time the accommodation is needed by calling 336-641-3324.
We are excited about the opportunity of having you as a prospective new employee!
You probably already know our county is a wonderful county to live in, but did you know it is also a wonderful place to work?
Below are a few of the reasons why we love working for Guilford County.
We offer Health Insurance (
UnitedHealthCare) to all benefitted employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week. The shared cost of the premium is based on scheduled/budgeted hours. If you are a full-time employee working 40 hours a week you can expect to pay less than $35 a month for medical coverage, dental coverage for $4 a month and vision coverage for $5 a month. That's less than $45 a month for medical, dental & vision coverage; that's unheard of.
Telehealth UHC Virtual Visits are available to you with no copay or out of pocket expense.
We are excited to inform you Guilford County has an
Employee Wellness Center (24/7 access) with strength training equipment, cardio machines and a group exercise room with virtual or in person coaching from our Wellness Specialist!
Employee Assistance Program, 100% funded by the county. A superb benefit for you and your family absolutely free. Confidential help with personal or work-related issues.
13 paid holidays, 12 sick days, and 12 vacation days a year. That's 37 paid days a year, totaling almost 2 months of paid time off.
Employer contributes
5% into your 401(k) - no match required.
Enrollment in the
State Retirement Plan by contributing 6%.
Longevity pay beginning at five years of service.
We provide a $10,000
Life and AD&D benefit to eligible employees.
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) allow you to set aside tax-free dollars for health care and dependent care.
Voluntary Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
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Please select the highest level of education you have completed
All education and certifications must be listed in the Education section of the employment application. Transcripts may be required to verify educational qualifications.
- No formal education
- Some High School, No Diploma/GED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree (AA, AS)
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BS)
- Master’s Degree (MA, MS, MBA, etc.)
- Professional degree (JD, MD, DVM, etc.)
- Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD, etc.)
02
How many years of experience do you have in emergency services including training in hazardous materials, emergency management and incident command.
All experience must be documented in the Work History section of the application. Failure to do so may result in the application being considered incomplete.
- N/A or no experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year but less than 3 years of experience
- 3 years but less than 5 years of experience
- 5 years but less than 7 years of experience
- 7 years but less than 10 years of experience
- 10 years or more years of experience
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Please clearly describe your emergency services experience including training in hazardous materials, emergency management and incident command. Your response must include the agency name(s), job title(s), dates of employment, and a brief summary of your primary duties and level of responsibility.
Experience referenced only on a résumé will not be considered. All experience must be documented in the Work History section of the application. Failure to do so may result in the application being considered incomplete.
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Do you have a Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business, Emergency Preparedness or related area. All education and certifications must be listed in the Education section of the employment application. Transcripts may be required to verify educational qualifications.
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Do you have experience in Public Safety (law enforcement, Fire, EMS or 911) All experience must be documented in the Work History section of the application. Failure to do so may result in the application being considered incomplete.
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Progressively responsible experience to include lead and /or supervisory experience. All experience must be documented in the Work History section of the application. Failure to do so may result in the application being considered incomplete.
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This position requires verification of education through official transcripts. Are you able to provide transcripts upon request?
08
I understand this position requires the employee to be on-call, subject to emergency recall and that employee must live within 5 miles or 10 minutes of the Guilford County line.
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I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
